Rooney could be past his best - Scholes

“Wayne was in the Everton team at 16. He’s played at Euro 2004, two World Cups, Premier League, and ­Champions League every year at United. There’s a chance he’s worn out.

“Wayne’s peak may have been a lot younger than what we’d expect traditionally. Age 28 or 29 has been the normal ‘peak’. With Wayne, it could have been when he scored 27 league goals in 2011-2012 at 26."

Rooney wants to lead

Wayne Rooney has said that he wants to be the new Manchester United captain.

However, the England striker has stated that he will respect Louis van Gaal's decision if he decides that Rooney isn't the man to succeed Nemanja Vidic.

“I do feel I’m ready for it but it’s the manager’s decision," Rooney said, as reported by the Daily Mail.

“I’ve said before that I’ve captained United a few times and to get it on a full-time basis would be great. But obviously with the new manager coming in, it’s his decision. Whoever he chooses to be captain, I’ll respect that and have no problems with it."